Japan's PM says he feels 'profound grief' for WWII dead

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has expressed “profound grief” for all who died in the Second World War in a statement marking the 70th anniversary of the country’s surrender.

Japan's PM says he feels 'profound grief' for WWII dead

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has expressed “profound grief” for all who died in the Second World War in a statement marking the 70th anniversary of the country’s surrender.

In a statement delivered live on national television, Mr Abe acknowledged that Japan inflicted “immeasurable damage and suffering” on innocent people in the war, and apologised for Japan’s actions.

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